Trichy (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 30 (ANI): A 1141 gram gold carat worth Rs 94.53 lakh was seized by customs officials from a passenger who was conealing it inside his rectum at Trichy Airport.

The accused passenger arrived from Kuala Lumpur on Air Asia flight AK-023 on Wednesday and was caught during inepction, officials said.

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According to an AIU officer, "In Trichy airport, one male passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur by Air Asia flight No. AK-023 on Wednesday and seized one gold piece of 24 karat purity weighing 1141.000 grams valued Rs 94,53,185."

"The gold was extracted from paste-like materials concealed in his rectum," the official added.

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Further investigation is underway in the case. (ANI)

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